AMES Australia employees and volunteers demonstrate responsiveness as we always:

• care about the quality of our services and programs, and aim to be the best 
• strive to provide efficient and timely service, honest advice, and information based on all available facts
• remain committed to ensuring that the public has a high quality education system that gives opportunities for all  
• strive to make a difference and seek better ways to do our work 
• respond promptly and get our work done well 
• remain apolitical, ensuring we don’t use our positions to support personal political preferences

AMES Australia employees and volunteers demonstrate integrity as we always:

• ask questions, raise issues, speak up and report unethical behaviour and misconduct
• avoid or manage potential or perceived conflicts of interest
• carry out our work safely and avoid conduct that puts ourselves or others at risk
• deliver on our promises and avoid conduct in our work that may diminish trust
• act honestly, openly and consultatively in the performance of our work and use our positions fairly and responsibly
• spend money or allocated budget wisely for its intended purpose

AMES Australia employees and volunteers demonstrate accountability as we always:

• use work resources responsibly and appropriately  
• engage genuinely with the community 
• use, share and disclose information as intended
• consider and accept the consequences of our actions and own our decisions
• know what we need to do in our work and take responsibility to achieve it 
• act and make transparent decisions within our level of authority

AMES Australia employees and volunteers demonstrate respect as we always:

• treat everyone in a considerate, fair and courteous manner
• maintain confidentiality and treat private information properly
• recognise the achievements of others and share team success
• listen and encourage everyone to explain  ideas and actions
• ensure that everyone has the right tools to do their work
• collaborate and engage constructively with each other working towards a common goal

AMES Australia employees and volunteers demonstrate impartiality as we always:

• make decisions based on the best available facts, evidence, information and arguments 
• provide clear and proper reasons for the decisions we make 
• act fairly, consistently, objectively and with equality (in all our interactions and actions) 
• avoid being influenced by offers of gifts, benefits or hospitality and adhere to AMES policy
• follow agreed processes and manage issues consistently, fairly and in a timely manner

AMES Australia employees and volunteers demonstrate leadership as we always:

• act in a genuine and authentic way, modelling the AMES values and support others to do so
• walk the talk and match our actions with our words - others can rely on us to do as we promise 
• promote frank and honest discussions and have courage to challenge the status quo
• acknowledge the great ideas of others that improve the way we work 
• help others to be accountable for their actions, decisions and their own development 
• make choices and take actions that promote a safe working environment for everyone

AMES Australia employees and volunteers demonstrate human rights as we always:

• are inclusive and embrace equal rights for all 
• make sure everyone can be involved, regardless of their circumstances, background, or personal preferences
• respect the rights of others
• report any suspected breaches of human rights
• promote the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities in all our interactions and activities, with our colleagues, our students, our parents and in our communities